Get Real (1998): British Coming-of-Age Romance with Teeth
03/05/2024
A cult British gay coming-of-age romance where a secret relationship collides with school politics, bullying, and one public moment of truth.
Drama Movies
Gay Themed Drama Films curated by Orvel.me
Discover the best gay Drama movies full of love, courage, and emotion.
1:54 (2016): Confronting Bullying and Identity in the Teenage Journey – Trailer
28/04/2024
Tim, a shy 16 years old athlete, is both brilliant and talented. But the pressure he undergoes pushes him to the edge, where human limits reach the point of no return.
Director: Yan England
Cubby (2019): A Quirky Exploration of New York’s Unconventional Realities
25/04/2024
A 26-year-old from the Midwest moves to New York City to find hope and self-discipline through his friendship with a precocious 6-year-old–and the adult superhero Leather-Man, who is conjured from a psychedelic cupcake.
Directors: Mark Blane, Ben Mankoff
Food of Love (2002): A bittersweet romance between a student and his idol
23/04/2024
Paul is a young pianist who falls for his idol, the world-famous Richard Kennington. Their brief affair in Spain leads to a web of lies and broken hearts, forcing Paul to decide what he is willing to sacrifice for a place in the music world.
Wandering Heart (2021): Love, Loss, and Redemption in the Midst of Chaos
22/04/2024
It follows an angst-ridden father, Santiago, whose emotional crisis is exacerbated by a complex and intense relationship with his teenage daughter who seeks to break free from him.
Front Cover (2015): A Cross-Cultural Romance
19/04/2024
When a gay fashion stylist works with a renowned foreign actor, they both embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Director: Ray Yeung
Liuben (2023): A Tale of Love and Identity directed by Venci Kostov – Trailer
19/04/2024
Victor returns to his childhood home in Bulgaria for his grandfather’s funeral, and decides to stay for the summer.
Director: Venci Kostov
Boswellia sacra (2022): The delicate balance between humanity and the environment
15/04/2024
Through themes of love, loss, and redemption, ‘Boswellia sacra’ explores the delicate balance between humanity and the environment, leaving an indelible mark on both Vukasin and the audience.
ON MY WAY (2020): Unveiling a Hidden Bond
09/04/2024
The unexpected arrival of a Nigerian migrant in the Belgian countryside shakes up the fragile daily life of two men living a secret relationship.
Sugar Orange (2004): A Tale of Friendship, Love, and Loss
28/03/2024
A young love in the shadow of an old friendship, that was not meant to be love.
Director: Andreas Struck
Devil’s Path (2018): A Gripping LGBTQ Horror Thriller
27/03/2024
Two men encounter each other on a dangerous gay cruising park trail, and quickly find themselves caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Director: Matthew Montgomery
G.B.F. (2013): A Refreshing Take on Gay Teen Comedy
26/03/2024
A sparkling teen comedy that’s more than just sass and glitter — G.B.F. dives into identity, popularity, and what happens when your truth becomes someone else’s trend.
Director: Darren Stein
Great Freedom (2021): A Stirring German Prison Drama
21/03/2024
“Great Freedom” delves into the life of Hans Hoffman, a gay man subjected to repeated imprisonment under Paragraph 175. The film unfolds with subtlety, weaving together personal and political narratives against the backdrop of the prison system. Through Hans’s experiences and relationships, the film offers a poignant exploration of resilience, intimacy, and survival.
La frontière (2022) by Vincent Côte
20/03/2024
Oliver and Chris, a couple in crisis, meet another couple, Tommy and Greta who offer them to stay in the guest house they’ve just opened. Oliver and Chris hesitate then accept, entering a new and strange world which will upset all their bearings…
In Bed / Keilu ein mahar (2022): A Riveting Thriller Unveiling the Raw Realities of the LGBTQ+ Experience
12/03/2024
Guy (28) and his best friend Joy (31) are enjoying the gay pride parade to the fullest, when their bliss is abruptly put to an end by a deadly shooting. Fleeing the scene into the safety of Guy’s home, they take in a fellow pride parader, Dan, who seems in shock. With the shooter still on the run, they enter a night full of sex, drugs and paranoia.
Gents (2016): short film by Tom McNie
11/03/2024
20-something Alex navigates the turbulent waters of a three-year itch. Unable to confide in his friends, all of whom are convinced that being gay sets him free from the torment of living with the opposite sex.
Miles from Nowhere (2022) – A Candid Exploration of Friendship and Terminal Illness
04/03/2024
During an annual cabin retreat, a dying man must confront past mistakes after learning he may not know his friends as well as he may think.
Director: Jono Mitchell
The Exchange – El intercambio (2023) by Marco Berger
03/03/2024
The Exchange exposes sexuality without fear, without labels, without holding back. It is the discovery of something that somehow touches all of us, regardless of our sexual orientation or gender identity.
Joy Boy (2018): Embracing Authenticity
03/03/2024
Based on a true story, Joy Boy revisits pivotal moments in the life of Jonny, a young man caught between his conservative family, an evangelical church and his emergent sexuality.
Director: Stef Smith
Summer Storm – Sommersturm (2004): A Nuanced Exploration of Friendship
02/03/2024
Tobi and Achim, the pride of the local crew club, have been the best of friends for years and are convinced that nothing will ever stand in the way of their friendship…
Director: Marco Kreuzpaintner